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52 of 53 found the following review helpful:
 Marcella Hazan's best: the one I reach for first. Dec 02, 1997
By Willobie
"Willobie"
I have always considered myself an Italian cook, although myrange is considerably broader, but this book changed my whole out lookto Italian cookery. I have collected most of Marcella's books, including the latest, but this is the one I reach for first. The section on Italian style grilled vegetables has become a summer favorite and has literally changed the way I plan a vegetable garden. It alone was worth the cost of the book. The osso bucca is to die for, and in my veal poor region it has withstood the substitution of lamb shanks. Every fall I put up a years's supply of the oven dried plum tomatoes in oil and the hot peppers in oil. I was asked for recipes of these dishes so often, I bought a half dozen of the paperback version of this book to distribute to my children and friends. I am invited out to dinner now by friends who have prepared one of these classic dishes (Chicken al Diavolo, for example) and even forgotten where they got the book. I am saddened to see it is out of print, because I could use a few more copies for friends who can't be trusted to know how to boil pasta ascuitta but are embarking on "Mediterranean diets". Joseph Chiaravalloti
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
My Favorite Cookbook Oct 22, 2004
By Mark Skinner
I regularly cook from about 10 cookbooks representing most of the great cuisines of the world, and this is my favorite book (perhaps tied with the essential The Joy of Cooking, aka Joy). Marcella's sensible if opinionated commentary provides much of the appeal, but it's the recipes that keep me coming back: they are simple, easy to follow, wholesome, and delicious. Sure, the Bolognese meat sauce takes 4 hours to make, but it's still simple. Rabbit braised in white wine, fried artichoke wedges, home-made pasta, a range of simple delicous antipasto, awesome parmesan-battered lamb chops, and several versions of scaloppini (and you can be sure she tells you how to slice it right!). Verdura (vegetables) are extensively covered with a series of improbably good, simple treatments: fennel becomes a sublime accompaniment, artichokes take center stage, green beans sparkle, and her take on potatoes is simple and great. Everything in this book is wonderful. This is her original, and it's the best.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
The Best Italian Cookbook in my collection Dec 27, 2007
By MPD
"Cooking is Life!"
There are very few times when I cook that I do not reach for this book first. Marcella has provided extremely detailed, delicious and coordinated methods to put together an extraordinary meal. The way that she lets the reader know what courses should go first or next is amazing and always on target. You WILL impress your dinner guests! This, Rao's cookbook and of course Joy of Cooking are the essentials as far as I am concerned. If you think you understand Italian cooking then test yourself with this book. I guarantee that you will learn new and insightful ways to prepare food that you never imagined. The fresh pasta section alone is worth the cost!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Fantastic! Mar 21, 2010
By Anonymous
Well written, though a few of the descriptions need browsing over more than once. Recipes are authentic and made for conversion to the American kitchen and palate. I highly recommend this book, no matter how much it costs!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Best Italian Cookbook ever Jan 14, 2011
By Katie
"me myself and I"
My current copy of the book, purchased in 1977 is falling apart. I am buying a replacement for it. Without doubt her recipes are easy to follow and produce delicious results. I like the way she suggests accompanying foods for each recipe. I also own her second book but this is the one, the now coverless, page-loose one I prefer. Buy it, your family will thank you.
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